Suspect who held up Holme Circle pharmacy also wanted for other robberies

Northeast Detectives are on the hunt for a suspect wanted in a series of robberies, the most recent of which took place in Holme Circle.

On Jan. 25, the suspect held up the pharmacist at Circle Pharmacy on the 2800-block of Holme Avenue, fleeing the scene with multiple medications. He was last seen around 7 p.m. jumping over the fence at the rear of the property, and is wanted for several other robberies that began Dec. 10.

The suspect is described as a white or hispanic male between  5’8”-5’11″ with a thin build. He was wearing a brown hoodie,  dark blue jeans, black gloves and a white cloth covering his face.

You can submit a tip by phone (215.686.TIPS/8477) or online.

 

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